Italy ramps up security for Winter Games

One of Italy’s most complex security operations ever will see thousands of officers deployed, tight access zones, and high-tech surveillance and cybersecurity – all under Rome’s operational command

Feb 6-22: Around 3,500 athletes and 2 million visitors expected, including 60,000 for opening ceremony in Milan’s San Siro stadium

Livigno
Bormio
Predazzo
Tesero
Anterselva
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO
TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE
VENETO
LOMBARDY
MILAN
ITALY
Verona
Olympic venues
30 miles
50km

Rome: New 24-hour cybersecurity control centre will monitor critical transport infrastructure, with some experts also deployed in Milan

LAW ENFORCEMENT
Regular police officers:
Carabinieri (military police):
Guardia di Finanza (tax police):
Total: ~ 6,000 across Olympic sites
> 3,000
~ 2,000
> 800

FOREIGN SECURITY
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – agency behind President Trump’s immigration crackdown – will provide intelligence support but carry out no patrols
Presence of ICE agents has caused outcry in Italy, with “ICE OUT” rallies organised during Games


CONTROLS & RESTRICTIONS
No‑Fly Zones: Key venues off-limits to aircraft
Red Zones: Public access requires accreditation. Individuals with prior public‑order convictions may be barred
Vehicle Bans: Heavy trucks blocked in areas at certain times
Traffic Zones: Special permits needed to enter controlled city areas

TECHNOLOGY
Growing threat of explosive drone attacks – heightened by the war in Ukraine – will be addressed through monitoring and restriction measures

Sources: Reuters, Milano Cortina 2026, Pass Auto Territories
Picture: Newscom
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